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re: Traffic Ticket Advice : Pay or Go Court
Posted on 6/29/17 at 2:23 pm to volod
Posted on 6/29/17 at 2:23 pm to volod
Might makes right in this world.
Go to court and beat the cop's arse when he shows up. If he doesn't show, insist that the court enters it into the record that he's a lying pussy.
Go to court and beat the cop's arse when he shows up. If he doesn't show, insist that the court enters it into the record that he's a lying pussy.
This post was edited on 6/29/17 at 2:24 pm
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Posted on 6/29/17 at 2:24 pm to StealthCalais11
If it is in St. George, just go to court and tell the DA that you are poor, a good person, and can't pay. I did that while I was in college and my white privilege caused him to take away the ticket. I was also the only one there in a suit.
Posted on 6/29/17 at 2:25 pm to volod
quote:What you DIDN'T say is that you STOPPED.
I was driving home (3 mph below speed limit) and got to the stop sign then turned onto the street.
And what is this, "Apparently it was for 'Failure to stop?'"
Not seeing what there is to fight. Pay up.
Posted on 6/29/17 at 2:26 pm to volod
frick the cop's wife.
Posted on 6/29/17 at 2:27 pm to Walking the Earth
quote:
o to court and beat the cop's arse when he shows up. If he doesn't show, insist that the court enters it into the record that he's a lying pussy.
Nah. I am not going to fight with a cop. I will speak to an attorney if going to court will make the situation better.
My fear is that if I go to court and lose, I might have to pay a larger fine (court fees,etc.).
Honestly, if I can just get a lesser sentence that would be enough for me.
Posted on 6/29/17 at 2:32 pm to volod
quote:My goal is always to keep it off record. Insurance costs can hurt you. Someone suggested having it reduced to non-moving violation. They get their curt cost/money and stays off your record.
Honestly, if I can just get a lesser sentence that would be enough for me.
Posted on 6/29/17 at 2:33 pm to volod
Post a picture of the ticket, we will take care of it
Posted on 6/29/17 at 2:35 pm to Undertow
quote:
I know that really sucks because only about 1/1000 people come to a complete stop at any given stop sign. It's like shooting fish in a barrel if a cop wants to write this ticket.
The reality is that most drivers break at least one traffic law in omission.
That being said, I still try to drive safely, but I'll definitely try to be more careful ( I RARELY get tickets)
Posted on 6/29/17 at 2:37 pm to Geauxtiga
quote:
My goal is always to keep it off record. Insurance costs can hurt you. Someone suggested having it reduced to non-moving violation. They get their court cost/money and stays off your record.
I will definitely ask about that. Thanks.
Posted on 6/29/17 at 2:45 pm to volod
did you stop?
if yes, then ask for the dashcam, depending on where this occurred, dashcam should record the incident if he turned on his lights
if no, then go to the prosecutor's office and ask to reduce it to a non-moving violation and stop at stop signs in the future
if yes, then ask for the dashcam, depending on where this occurred, dashcam should record the incident if he turned on his lights
if no, then go to the prosecutor's office and ask to reduce it to a non-moving violation and stop at stop signs in the future
Posted on 6/29/17 at 2:48 pm to volod
Really depends on how you value your time.
Posted on 6/29/17 at 2:48 pm to Ash Williams
quote:
if yes, then ask for the dashcam, depending on where this occurred, dashcam should record the incident if he turned on his lights if no, then go to the prosecutor's office and ask to reduce it to a non-moving violation and stop at stop signs in the future
To be honest, I want to see what's on the dash cam myself. Thanks. And yeah I will ask about the non-moving violation
Posted on 6/29/17 at 2:54 pm to volod
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This post was edited on 7/19/17 at 12:26 am
Posted on 6/29/17 at 2:56 pm to volod
Alpha: Call a lawyer and cut a deal on the ticket.
Beta: Go to court.
Beta: Go to court.
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:01 pm to Undertow
quote:
Yes the cop has to show up or it's dismissed. I once got a ticket in which neither me nor the cop showed up and it was dismissed but I got lucky there.
That's how it is here in South Carolina too. Found that out when I found a ticket I completely forgot about and was worried I had a warrant out on my arse. Called the court, lady said "judge tossed your ticket. Probably because the officer didn't show up to court. You got lucky" while laughing
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:09 pm to volod
Go to court, try to negotiate a reduction to a non-moving violation, and pay your penance. You don't want a guilty plea to count against you for insurance purposes. Your rates will go UP.
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:12 pm to MaHittaMaHitta
They will drag you back at least 3 times if the cop doesn't show up. Unless there happens to be a real case he has to testify for on the same day chances are slim he will show up.
I was driving through NC once and got hit with a 101 in a 55 and reckless driving. Gaston is the biggest speed trap in the country. Started getting mail from attorneys offering flat rate representation so I wouldn't have to drive back. Paid the $140 to the attorney. After the cop failed to show 3 times all charges were dropped. Best $140 I ever spent.
I was driving through NC once and got hit with a 101 in a 55 and reckless driving. Gaston is the biggest speed trap in the country. Started getting mail from attorneys offering flat rate representation so I wouldn't have to drive back. Paid the $140 to the attorney. After the cop failed to show 3 times all charges were dropped. Best $140 I ever spent.
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:17 pm to BPTiger
quote:
got hit with a 101 in a 55 and reckless driving. Gaston is the biggest speed trap in the country.
Yea, I don't think you have a speed trap to blame on this one buddy.
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:18 pm to volod
2 options you can take
1.) Try to work something out with the DA\City Prosecutor for pre trial diversion. You take an online class pay some $$ and it stays off your record.
2.) If this is a mayors court\City court go to court and plead not guilty. Mayor\ City judge will hold a hearing probably find you guilty. Appeal it and it will go up to the District level on appeal. Cop will probably not show up for an appeal on a traffic ticket and it will get dismissed.
2 things not to do
1.) ignore it- Bench warrant will be issued for you for Failure to pay\appear and your license will get suspended.
2.) Pay without trying to get it worked out -You will take a hit on your insurance for a moving violation.
1.) Try to work something out with the DA\City Prosecutor for pre trial diversion. You take an online class pay some $$ and it stays off your record.
2.) If this is a mayors court\City court go to court and plead not guilty. Mayor\ City judge will hold a hearing probably find you guilty. Appeal it and it will go up to the District level on appeal. Cop will probably not show up for an appeal on a traffic ticket and it will get dismissed.
2 things not to do
1.) ignore it- Bench warrant will be issued for you for Failure to pay\appear and your license will get suspended.
2.) Pay without trying to get it worked out -You will take a hit on your insurance for a moving violation.
This post was edited on 6/29/17 at 3:19 pm
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:21 pm to chinhoyang
quote:
Alpha: Call a lawyer and cut a deal on the ticket.
This isn't a DWI it's a fricking traffic ticket. It's all about the $$$. Most courts do pre trial diversion on speeding tickets so they can collect the money. It's all traffic courts care about.
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